receiving
UK: rɪˈsiːvɪŋ | US: rɪˈsiːvɪŋ
vt. 1. the act of taking or accepting something delivered or offered
vt. 2. (formal) welcoming or admitting someone as a guest or member
vt. 3. (electronics) converting incoming signals into usable information
The word "receiving" derives from the verb "receive," which entered Middle English from Old French receivre, itself from Latin recipere ("to take back, regain"). The Latin root breaks into re- (back) + capere (to take), reflecting the idea of "taking something offered." The -ing suffix marks it as a present participle or gerund, indicating ongoing action. The term has retained its core meaning of "accepting" while expanding into technical domains like signal processing.
She is receiving an award for her scientific research.
The hotel staff specializes in receiving international guests.
The antenna is responsible for receiving radio signals.
He was hospitalized after receiving serious injuries.
The device stopped receiving data due to a network error.